5/20/21 GC Agenda

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Agenda for May 20, 2021
Meeting will be held at 5:30 pm
4300 Cutler NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
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Call Meeting to Order
Roll Call
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Governance Council Minutes
April 22, 2021 – Virtual Meeting
Open Forum
I. BUDGET REPORTS
II. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
CASH DISBURSEMENTS – APRIL
III. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
BANK RECONCILIATION- APRIL
IV. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION OF BARS
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V. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
PREAPPROVAL OF BARS FOR EOY
VI. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
REVISED BUDGET SY 21-22
VI. DISCUSSION AND UPDATE ON GC TRAINING
VII. DISCUSSION OF CEO’S EVALUATION
VIII. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Next Meeting: June 24, 2021
Adjourn Meeting*

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• This is a Special Meeting of the 21st Century Public Academy Governance Council requiring a minimum 72 hours public notice and that
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4/22/21 GC Minutes

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Members Present: Virginia Trujillo, President
Art Silva, Vice-President
Victoria Tafoya, Member
Gary Boyd, Member

Member Absent: Evelyn Dow, Member

Guests: Mary Tarango, CEO

Bianca Belmonte-Sapien, Principal
Zach Kirchgessner, The Vigil Group
Jeremy Peckens, CPO
Lora Sedore, Prospective Board Member
Chris Aguilar, Consolidated School Support Services
Paul Aguilar, Consolidated School Support Services
Jim Richardson, Facilities Manager

Governance Meeting Called to Order by Virginia Trujillo, President at 5:34 PM
Roll Call

 Quorum met via Roll Call

Approval of Agenda

Motion to Approve Agenda —Gary Boyd
2 nd — Art Silva
Motion Approved via Roll Call Vote

Approval of Minutes

Motion to Approve Amended Minutes, March 18 th , 2021 meeting—Gary Boyd
2 nd —Victoria Tafoya
Motion Approved Via Roll Call Vote

Open Forum
No comments during open forum

New Membership- Lora Sedore*

Victoria introduced Lora Sedore, noted her commitment to fulfilling the governing board
responsibilities and to completing the required NMPED trainings for Governing Council
Members.
Motion to Approve Lora as a member of the board—Victoria Tafoya
2nd — Art Silva

Motion Approved via Roll Call Vote
Resignation of Board Members- Daniel Kegler

Daniel Kegler submitted his resignation letter to the Governing Council Board effective
April 19 th , 2021. The recruitment committee will begin to recruit another member to
serve on the council.

Introduction and Overview of 5 year Facilities Master Plan-Consolidated School Support Services
Presentation by Paul Aguilar and Chris Aguilar to lay out the process for delivery of the services in
the development of the facilities master plan including a series of surveys and public input
sessions, analysis, and observation. Anticipated timeline to complete from start to finish is about
180-190 days.
FINANCE
Art Silva notified the Governing Council that the Finance Committee met to review all the
monthly financial documents and proposed budget during the committee meeting prior to the
governing council meeting.
 Budget Report
Zach Kirchgessner presented Account Summary Reports for March 2021: the Expenditure and
Revenue Reports, Issued Purchase Order Report, Bank Register Report and Outstanding Checks
Report, Bank Reconciliation Reports.
 Cash Disbursements for March 2021

Motion to approve Cash Disbursements for March 2021
—Victoria Tafoya
2 nd Lora Sedore
Motion Approved by Roll Call Vote
 Bank Reconciliation for March 2021

Motion to approve Bank Reconciliation for March 2021
—Gary Boyd
2 nd Art Silva
Motion Approved by Roll Call Vote

 APPROVAL OF BARS*

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Motion to Approve BARS—Victoria Tafoya
2 nd Gary Boyd
Motion Approved by Roll Call Vote

APPROVAL OF CALENDAR*

School Year 21-22 Calendar presented for approval. The calendar includes 10 additional
days for Extended Learning.
Motion to Approve Calendar—Art Silva
2 nd Gary Boyd
Motion Approved by Roll Call Vote

APPROVAL OF SALARY SCHEDULE *

School Year 21-22 Salary Schedule presented for approval. Every teacher and salary
employee received a mandatory 1.5% salary increase, reflected in the schedule. Salary
schedule reflects the minimum an employee must be paid.
Motion to Approve Salary Schedule—Art Silva
2 nd Gary Boyd
Motion Approved by Roll Call Vote

APPROVAL OF BUDGET*

Fiscal Year 2022 budget presented and reviewed.
Motion to Approve Salary Schedule—Gary Boyd
2 nd Art Silva
Motion Approved by Roll Call Vote

APPROVAL OF BYLAWS*

By-laws presented with no changes from previous year.
Motion to Approve By-Laws—Gary Boyd
2 nd Victoria Tafoya
Motion Approved by Roll Call Vote

RESOLUTION 4-22-21-1 – OPEN MEETINGS ACT*

Motion to Approve Resolution 4-22-21-1—Gary Boyd
2 nd Art Silva
Motion Approved by Roll Call Vote

CODE OF CONDUCT*

Motion to Approve Code of Conduct—Gary Boyd
2 nd Victoria Tafoya
Motion Approved by Roll Call Vote

CONFLICT OF INTEREST*

Motion to Approve Conflict of Interest—Gary Boyd
2 nd Art Silva
Motion Approved by Roll Call Vote
RESOLUTION 4-22-21-2 – SIGNATORY AUTHORITY*

Motion to Approve Resolution 4-22-21-2—Victoria Tafoya
2 nd Gary Boyd
Motion Approved by Roll Call Vote

INTERNAL CONTROLS*

Motion to Approve Internal Control—Victoria Tafoya
2 nd Art Silva
Motion Approved by Roll Call Vote

GC TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

School Administration reminded Governing Council members of the training requirements
under the NMPEC. Bianca Belmonte-Sapien will send the Governing Board members the
list of required trainings and the number of remaining hours still to be completed.
No Action Required
PRINCIPAL’s REPORT, Bianca Belmonte-Sapien

  1. 2021-2022 Registration Numbers (April 15, 2021)
    1 st Grade-8
    2 nd Grade-8
    3 rd Grade-10
    4 th Grade-25
                       5 th Grade – 38
                       6 th Grade – 101
                       7 th Grade – 86
                       8 th Grade – 109
    Total: 382
    Total Projected Enrollment: 390
  2. 2020-21 Registration Numbers (April 15, 2021)
    4 th Grade- (27)
    5 th Grade – (42)                        
                       6 th Grade – (87)                                            
                       7 th Grade – (102)                                    
                       8 th Grade – (95)                                            
              Totals  (353)  120 Day count- February 10, 2021
    80/120 Day Average – 351
  3. Staff trained in NM-ASR Grades 5, 8 (Science); NM-MSSA Grades 4–8 (Reading/Math) Testing
    Completed April 12, 13, 14, 15. EL ACCESS Testing April 14-20. Remote students and Parent Opt Out Not
    tested.
  4. Launched Full Reentry- Successes/Challenges with COVID Safe Practices, State staff and student
    surveillance
  5. Charter School Division Site Visit May 3rd
  6. NM DASH District Educational Plans Due May 6 , 2021; IDEA B Application Due June 30, 2021
  7. Arts Council established and Meeting- April 21 st , May 5, June 2
    Next Meeting: May 20, 2021

Motion to Adjourn
Motion to Adjourn—Gary Boyd
2 nd Victoria Tafoya
Motion Approved by Roll Call Vote
Meeting Adjourned at 7:46 PM

Practice Shelter-in-Place Drill

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Dear Dragon Families,

On Thursday, May 13th, 21st Century will perform a Shelter-In-Place Drill. During this time, parents and visitors outside the school will not be admitted into the building until the drill has lifted. Students will remain in or be escorted to classrooms where instruction will continue after attendance is taken and reported.

This another practice drill through A.L.I.C.E. (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate) procedure. This practice drill is designed to test the implementation of the Public Education Department safety procedures to keep our students as safe as possible. Please feel free to discuss the procedures with your student. The Shelter-In-Place drills are a precautionary routine to keep students and staff as safe as possible indoors, during an emergency event.

Please note that you will not be able to pick up your student starting at 12:30PM. You will be able to sign your student out after the drill is completed approximately 1:15PM.

Feel free to contact me if there are questions about the drill. Thank you for your support as we aspire to keep all students safe through these precautionary exercises.

Bianca Belmonte-Sapien, Principal

5/10/21 EC Minutes

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Equity Council Meeting

5/10/21

6pm

Present: Kristin Healy, Victoria Tafoya, Dorene DiNaro, Alfreda Begaye, Bianca Belmonte-Sapien

Absent: Kendra Brown, Florencio Reza, Sabrina Seedor

Draft Minutes:

Equity for 1st 2nd 3rd Grade: SAT process and diagnostic screener to help teachers with intervention and if needed special ed testing. Speed of diagnostic services (our diagnostician is a contracted service). Dyslexia Screener and LETRS training opportunities for all elementary staff to train together.

School next year: Remote option equitable for when students have to miss school for any reason (parent work, COVID symptoms/status). Members acknowledge it is hard for the teachers. State PED option of full remote school-discussion. Members note opportunity to stay remote at your own local charter. Families choose charters and we want them to be able to stay in their school of choice. Not a forced situation for our families. With risk of illness, students can stay home if symptomatic and still attend and learn.

Question about SEL needs of students attending- No dramatic increase in behaviors, several students arguing. Students have transitioned well. They say hello and engage with teachers, follow rules, socialization good at lunch, forming friendships.

Next Meeting: June 14th, 2021 6pm

Topic: Equity Council Meetings (1 hour before each PTA Meeting)

Time: 6pm

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